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Using Technology to Enhance Patient Engagement with Seniors

Chances are good that when you think of patient engagement for senior patients, your first thought isn’t “tech-savvy.” However, a surprising number of seniors are adopting technology and incorporating it into everyday life. According to a recent Accenture survey, seniors are adopting technology at a high rate. More than 40 percent of seniors aged 65-74 believe technology helps them better understand their health conditions and medication, and this number rises every year.

Health Record Management - Many seniors use electronic health records for managing their health, such as accessing lab results and reviewing their provider’s notes. Patient portals make this an easy option for seniors as a growing percentage of them rely on their smartphones, laptops and desktop computers. As more digital tools become available, this will become an even greater area of use for patient engagement with seniors.

As the senior population continues to grow with the last of the baby boomers reaching their mid- to late-fifties, the demand for technology that facilitates healthcare for this population will also grow. Enhancing your patient engagement options to include digital and Internet-based offerings will allow you to more effectively serve this population in your practice.

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